2010 Ehlers Estate Merlot

Another luscious, full, and rich Merlot that illustrates the full potential of the Ehlers terroir. A complex of intense dark chocolate, red raspberry, a very subtle spearmint, and European black licorice, defines this vintage. The tannins are at once fine and chewy, and the bold, juicy structure of the wine is what has always made the Ehlers Merlot “a Merlot for Cabernet drinkers.”

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Wine Profile:

Vintage:

2010

Wine Type:

Red Wine

Varietal:

Merlot

Varietal Composition:

97%

Merlot

3%

Cabernet Franc

Appellation:

St. Helena

Harvest Date:

September 21 – October 15, 2010

Bottling Date:

August 24, 2012

Alcohol %:

14.5%

Tasting Notes:

Another luscious, full, and rich Merlot that illustrates the full potential of the Ehlers terroir. A complex of intense dark chocolate, red raspberry, a very subtle spearmint, and European black licorice, defines this vintage. The tanins are at once fine and chewy, and the bold, juicy structure of the wine is what has always made the Ehlers Merlot “a Merlot for Cabernet drinkers.”

Vineyard Notes:

After three years of drought, the 2010 vintage rolled in with an unseasonably cold wet spring and left the vines with plenty of ground water. The buds came out a full two weeks later than normal, and the late season growth continued through flowering, fruit-set, and clear into ripening. 2010 was the coolest summer on record for the Napa Valley and the grapes developed slowly to full maturity without any adverse influences from the weather. Ehlers is nestled in one of the warmer parts of the Napa Valley, and without exception, our grapes sweetened up beautifully with small berries, thick skins, and intense flavors. The resulting wines are outstanding.